The Josephites
The Josephites |
Founded: 29th of Owyn's Flame, 1764 |
Dissolved: 21st of Harren's Folly, 1815 |
Founder(s): Jonah Stahl-Elendil Franz Nikolai de Sarkozy Sir Terrence May Sir Konrad Stafyr |
Type: Political Party |
Country: Holy Orenian Empire |
Final Headquarters: Providence, Holy Orenian Empire |
Final Chairperson: Franz Nikolai de Sarkozy |
Ideology Josephinism Constitutional Monarchism Imperial Nationalism Secularism Free Trade |
Political Position Center-Left to Left-Wing |
With an ideology grounded in the writings of Joseph I, the failed usurper to the throne in the War of Two Emperors, the Josephites are forward-thinking and progressive. They are a political faction that has driven much change in the Empire over the past half-century and are best described as a liberal institution, with an emphasis on the natural rights and liberties of citizens.
The Josephites emphasize the social contract which exists between ruler and ruled. This emphasis is mostly reflected in their constitutionalism. They strive for upholding the independence of the institutions which have come to dominate the Empire, namely the Imperial Diet, the judiciary, and the Cabinet’s ministries. Furthermore, they are sometimes referred to as the party of business, promoting free trade and the mercantile pursuits inherent to the metropolitan class.
Notable Josephite Members
- Jonah Stahl-Elendil, one of the founding members of the Josephite Party. Later became the Orenian Archchancellor through the strength & support of the Josephites. Sat multiple terms as majority leader in the House of Commons. Helped write & publish The Marna Plan.
- Franz Nikolai de Sarkozy, one of the founding members of the Josephite Party. Served as a Josephite Vice-Chancellor under Jonah Stahl-Elendil & took over as Archchancellor once Mister Stahl-Elendil retired. In addition, Mister Sarkozy sits as the Josephite Party leader. Helped write The Marna Plan.
- Sir Terrence May, one of the founding members of the Josephite Party. Helped write The Marna Plan. Sat multiple terms on the House of Commons as a Josephite. In addition, he was elected as the President of The House of Commons.
- Sir Konrad Stafyr, one of the founding members of the Josephite Party. Helped write The Marna Plan.
- Padraig O'Rourke, the first Josephite Minister of the Interior & later Home Secretary. Abdicated for non-human representation throughout imperial government. Won multiple consecutive House of Common seats.
- George Galbraith, a member of the party who focused on the economic and worker's rights aspect of the Marna plan. Sat several terms on the House of Commons as a Josephite, including sitting as the President of the 19th and 20th House of Commons. Briefly served as Imperial Vice-Chancellor under Franz Sarkozy.
- Sir Konstantin Wick, helped write The Marna Plan. Sat multiple terms on the House of Commons as a Josephite. In addition, he was elected as the President of The House of Commons.
- Abram Stalistena, helped write The Marna Plan.
- Dame Viktoriya Tsecsar, a prominent stateswoman & soldier.
Josephite Forum Posts
- The Josephite Formation Post, 1764
- The 1st Josephite Convention, 1768
- The Marna Plan, 1769
- The 2nd Josephite Convention, 1780
- The 3rd Josephite Convention, 1798
- The Revolution, 1800
- The Josephite Endorsement, 1804
- The Josephite Dissolution, 1815